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Erick Boy

Erick Boy

Erick Boy is the Chief Nutritionist in the HarvestPlus section of the Innovation Policy and Scaling Unit. As head of nutrition for the HarvestPlus Program since 2008, he has led research that has generated scientific evidence on biofortified staple crops as efficacious and effective interventions to help address iron, vitamin A, and zinc deficiency in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.

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Since 1975, IFPRI’s research has been informing policies and development programs to improve food security, nutrition, and livelihoods around the world.

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IFPRI currently has more than 600 employees working in over 80 countries with a wide range of local, national, and international partners.

73rd Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 73)

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New York, United States

September 18 to October 5, 2018

  • 8:00 – 11:00 am (America/New_York)
  • 2:00 – 5:00 pm (Europe/Amsterdam)
  • 5:30 – 8:30 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

IFPRI is participating in several events around the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

 

The General Assembly occupies a central position as the chief deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations. Comprising all 193 Members of the United Nations, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter. It also plays a significant role in the process of standard-setting and the codification of international law.

 

IFPRI Participants:

 

Reducing Food Loss and Waste: Advancing the Agenda (September 25, 2018 — 10:00am-12:15pm)

WEF Sustainable Development Impact Summit (September 25, 2018 — 1:15- 2:45pm)

SUN Movement Lead Group (September 26, 2018 — 8:00-11:00am)

Breaking Barriers and Strengthening Partnerships to Accelerate Integrated Health and Environment Solutions for the 2030 Agenda (September 25, 2018 — 4:00 -6:00pm)